240729 Apologies

 Apologies

Why do some n're apologize 

Seem always full of alibis 

And others never accept blame

Or act as if they are ashamed

Have attitude that's quite headstrong 

Believing they are never wrong

Seem always looking for a fight

As way to prove that they are right

The type who won't say they're sorry

Though they behave atrociously 

"Forgive me," are words they'll not speak

Perhaps they feel it makes them weak

While some are sorry all the time

Like each mistake they make's a crime

Begging forgiveness without end

So worried that they might offend

Behave as fearful, timid, meek

Weigh carefully each word they speak

Apologizing profusely 

'Til sorry's all they seem to be

While these two types are opposite 

I think there's more to it than that

With arrogant and haughty view

But also with the meek one, too

While seem on separate sides of fence

Both types behaving with pretense

Assuming things that aren't the truth 

One whimpering; other uncouth

There is no one that's always right

Nor should one live in state of fright

To dig deeper into pretense

Let's see it from a spiritual sense

To think that you are without sin

Is not a good place to begin

Only one man can make that claim

So we should never do the same

Likewise,  constant state of remorse

Is surely not a healthy course

Seeking forgiveness endlessly

From others and the Diety

God isn't pleased with haughty pride

Nor should you be fearful and hide

Neither makes good relationship 

Or characterized as true worship

God's who you should show reverence to

A loving Father, he is too

Should be approached with humility

But also safest place to be

Not to run from, but to run to

Convicts but also forgives you

So, seek to have a contrite heart

Let true forgiveness do its part

Ask him to open up your eyes

To when you should apologize 

Then, do it with sincerity

God's true forgiveness sets you free